300213 Tue May 03 22:45:49 -0700 2005 9 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 1667158 She's not a fancy pants chocolate type- After 8 Mints and Junior Mints are fine by her. But I'd like to send something a bit nicer. Any suggestions? And am I crazy to think of sending chocolate to Florida- I wonder if it's just going to be a melted mess by the time she gets to it...? Tue May 03 22:45:49 -0700 2005 0 Chris VR 1 1667162 See's mint truffles. I can't seem to find them on their website, but you can call them: 1-800-347-7337. Wed May 04 03:14:28 -0700 2005 1667158 0 Ruth Lafler 2 1667195 Hmm, I called them and they said they don't have a mint truffle. The Peppermint patty-ish things look good but I want something a bit fancier, and I'm going with the Frango. Thanks for the suggestions! Wed May 04 16:27:00 -0700 2005 1667162 0 Chris VR 3 1667197 That's bizarre! I've been buying See's mint truffles for decades (literally 30+ years now). But I haven't bought any in the last few months, so I guess it's possible they discontinued them. I know they don't like to include them in assortments because everything ends up smelling like mint, but they've always had individual pieces. Obviously a visit to my local See's is in order. Wed May 04 16:37:54 -0700 2005 1667195 0 Ruth Lafler 4 1667248 See's still sells mint truffles, and the store manager was mystified as to why you couldn't get them by mail order. Oh well, I hope your Mom likes the Frango mints. Thu May 05 16:28:16 -0700 2005 1667197 0 Ruth Lafler 1 1667167 Hi! A lot of people love those Frango mint chocolates from Marshall Fields (Chicago dept store). They are unique and quite nice. They do mail order. I also concur with the other poster who recommended Sees - they are also excellent! Wed May 04 08:56:43 -0700 2005 1667158 0 JudyHP 1 1667181 if she likes after 8 & junior mints.. I can't go see a movie without junior mints myself. has she tried "dutch" mints... sometimes called "holland mints". they aren't super fancy.. but rather tasty imho ... they are small, the size of a small marble, the center is like a york peppermint patty, but firmer. coated in chocolate, then coating in a thin candy shell... like an m&m but thinner. they are colored, light pink, green and white. you can order them from the goelitz (jelly belly) factory... they'll ship anywhere... and the are definitely better when they fresh. Wed May 04 12:54:25 -0700 2005 1667158 0 megan 2 1667185 I love those mints. A local Italian place keeps them on the hostess stand and I always snag a couple of extra. Wed May 04 13:50:13 -0700 2005 1667181 0 Janet 3 1667188 they are so yummy... we used them for our wedding candy... made piggies out of ourselves eating the leftover favors on our honey moon. hee hee Wed May 04 14:29:17 -0700 2005 1667185 0 megan 3 1667437 ditto. We have developed elaborate stategies by which we can grab large handfuls without being busted by the hostess. Mon May 09 14:39:07 -0700 2005 1667185 0 danna